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Event: Recycled Fashion at Queens Center Mall

Queens Center Mall has an unusual event coming up in April. The "Recycle the Runway: An Econista Challenge" is a fashion recycling competition. With just old newspapers, soda can rings and a variety of other recyclable materials Queens Center is looking for three talented people to transform flotsam into high fashion in just one hour. You can enter or just attend the event. It promises to be something cool to see.

Vintage Shopping in Queens at Loveday 31

Our Queens fashion maven Vanessa strikes again and this time she comes bearing discounts! check out the bottom of the article for an exclusive QM offer.

Located in Astoria, Loveday 31 is by far Queens best vintage shop. I stopped in this week and was immediately in love with just about everything.

Not Your Mother's Mom Jeans

Finding a pair of good fitting jeans these days is like bathing suit shopping, frustrating with diminishing returns. Our maven of fashion Vanessa Reyes has laid out the best picks for all Moms with real bodies, curves, lumps, bumps, sugar, spice and everything nice!

 

CJ by Cookie Johnson Jeans - These jeans are fantastic and are worth every penny. The secret to the amazing fit is stretch and a sweet silk waist band that makes them so comfy. CJ Jeans are made for ladies of all shapes and sizes, starting at a size 24 (US size 0) and go all the way up to a size 38 (US size 18).These are one of the few designer denim labels that carry a larger size usually they stop at 32 (US size 12) which can be quite annoying for us voluptuous gals. Simple, cool, figure flattering and fabulous, they also happen to be Oprah’s favorite jean, and you know whatever O says goes! 

2009 Holiday Gift Guide for Moms

With social consciousness in the air, we have assembled a list of handmade goods, local services, and charity giving as gift suggestions for your loved ones. Give this list to your family as good giving options for you!

 

 

Gorgeous & Green Grocery Bag Alternatives

Paper or Plastic?  How about neither! The average family accumulates 60 plastic bags in only four trips to the grocery store.  Plastic bags just accumulate and persist on our planet for up to 1,000 years. Here is an array of gorgeous green reusable shoppers that will not only help the environment, but are functional & fashionable to boot. Besides, being green is the new black!

 

Sea Bags-   $29 - $185, Seabags.com

Custom tote bags, made out of recycled canvas or Kevlar sails, with rope handles. Every bag created, has sailed around the world before it even leaves the shop. Made in Portland Maine, these totes are durable, water resistant and washing-machine friendly.

 

Shoe Me In

Queens Mamas has a new contributor! Vanessa is our new Style Editor and has great tips on how to stay fashionable while being a mom. Check out our Style Category for more.

Chasing after your little dumpling in uncomfortable, unfashionable shoes is a drag. Here are some fabulous yet comfy alternatives to take you from fall into winter this season. . .

 

Sven clog boots - $ 345 a wonderful alternative to your Ugg boots. Water repellent and lined with super soft sheepskin to keep your tootsies toasty

 

Toms Gold Glitter Shoes - $54 the feel good shoe! Good for your feet and good for your soul. For every pair you purchase, Toms will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. They also make shoes for kids.

Cute Rain Gear - For You And The Kids

Since it doesn't want to stop raining this summer, it is time to take a look at some cute and fashionable rain gear for you and your tot. Because why not look great while your soaking wet?

FOR YOU:

 

Wellies from Lands End   

 
Matching Market Tote - Land's End

 

Polka Dot Umbrella from Target